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M.Sc. Bioinformatics

Saarland University Saarbrücken

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 15 Nov
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About the programme

Bioinformatics at Saarland University is a research-driven, four-semester Master of Science worth 120 ECTS, taught in English, with starts in the winter or the summer semester. It builds on a Bachelor's in bioinformatics and keeps direct ties to lab research at the university and in industry. The Center for Bioinformatics on campus brings together biologists, medical scientists, pharmacologists and computer scientists, and with about one instructor for every four students you meet current research early. On the life sciences side you cover genetics, drug research, virology, biotechnology and bioreaction engineering. On the informatics side you study data structures and algorithms, machine learning, computer graphics, database systems, artificial intelligence and software engineering, plus project management and patent law. A support programme lets strong students graduate early and start doctoral research. It suits graduates aiming for research and development in industry, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, or public research.

Fields of study

Bioinformatics(Computer Science & IT)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Bioinformatics at Saarland University

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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C1 Level

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
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Anyone who has a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in one of the following two areas and solid basic knowledge in the other area is entitled to access. The areas are:

Environmental sciences / environmental engineering, environmental health, chemistry, biology / biotechnology, (eco) toxicology

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Yes, you can apply for our program without final transcript.

no

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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Normal 2 pages

Yes

2 LOR

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Admission requirements

Students seeking admission to the M.Sc. programme must have a Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics or comparable degree and must demonstrate their particular academic aptitude and suitability for this programme.

The criteria to demonstrate the particular academic aptitude and suitability for this program are:

1. Proof of English language skills at an advanced level according tot he Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (C1 in TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, etc.),

2. Proof of competences in the following areas:

3. Basic knowledge of mathematics tot he extent of 18 CP,

4. basic knowledge of computer science totalling 18 CP,

5. basic knowledge of bioinformatics (sequence analysis, protein structure) totalling 18 CP,

6. basic knowledge i areas oft he life sciences (chemistry, molecular biology, genetics) tot he extent of 10 CP.

7. a letter of justification fort he choice of degree programme of no more than 1000 words, in which the applicants explain the skills, competences and interests that make them particularly suitable fort he desired degree programme, also against the regarding their personal background:

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Bioinformatics

Programme-specific documents

Transcript of Records (Full Academic Transcript, High-School Diploma) (TOR)

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Language Certification (EC)

Other Qualifications (Publications/Certifications/IMPRS) (OTH)

LOR

The Bachelor’s program is not subject to admission restrictions. The Master’s program, however, is subject to admission restrictions. If you want to apply for the Master program, please read the information for the master`s program first.

Admission requirements

Students seeking admission to the M.Sc. programme must have a Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics or comparable degree and must demonstrate their particular academic aptitude and suitability for this programme.

The criteria to demonstrate the particular academic aptitude and suitability for this program are:

Proof of English language skills at an advanced level according tot he Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (C1 in TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, etc.),

Proof of competences in the following areas:

Basic knowledge of mathematics tot he extent of 18 CP,

basic knowledge of computer science totalling 18 CP,

basic knowledge of bioinformatics (sequence analysis, protein structure) totalling 18 CP,

basic knowledge i areas oft he life sciences (chemistry, molecular biology, genetics) tot he extent of 10 CP.

a letter of justification fort he choice of degree programme of no more than 1000 words, in which the applicants explain the skills, competences and interests that make them particularly suitable fort he desired degree programme, also against the regarding their personal background:

The Bachelor’s program is not subject to admission restrictions. The Master’s program, however, is subject to admission restrictions. If you want to apply for the Master program, please read the information for the master`s program first.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

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Application procedure

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Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Volkhard Helms

Center for Bioinformatics

Saarbrücken Campus

Building E2 1, Room 3.15

Phone: +49 681 302-70701

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

296 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,496 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

every student is required to pay the fixed amount of €290 consisting of the social contribution, the administration fee and the student body fee. The semester ticket is included.

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

60%

3 accepted out of 5 total applications

Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 5 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 5 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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